Software Developer

Software Developer Are you a software developer interested in astronomy? Want to work on game-changing technology at the expanding wavefront of astronomical observation? The Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) & Photon Ranch (PTR) global networks of robotic telescopes is enabling astronomers to observe 24/7. Our revolutionary software stack can avoid bad weather, reroute around problems, and balance real-time requests from astronomers and students. Our users study exoplanets, supernovae, near-earth asteroids and much more. What you’ll be doing This role is based in our Goleta office. As part of our distributed agile team, you’ll be using your 1+ year(s) of front-end design and/or back-end development experience to implement full-stack web applications to facilitate a large science & technology education project. More about us LCO is globally distributed with the base of operations in Goleta, California. We have deployed the world's largest network of geographically distributed optical telescopes for general scientific and educational use. As a non-profit organization we’re motivated by the desire to expand human knowledge, and to instill a passion for science in young people. LCO has a fun-loving, dedicated staff, working in a casual but focused environment. Here you will find people who are passionate both about what they do and about our overall mission. Our frontend applications are written in the VueJS framework, with backend web applications utilizing Python (Django/Flask/OpenAPI), however, we use the best tools for the task at hand. The education projects you will be working on are at the early stage of development and will be flexible in their implementations. Our team Our software stack spans everything from web-based user interfaces to discrete optimization algorithms for scheduling the network, and from distributed fault-tolerant infrastructure to expert systems controlling the telescopes and instruments collecting the photons. Working at LCO provides an opportunity to gain experience in a broad range of projects and technologies. We are looking for someone to join us at our Goleta headquarters. The position is open to those authorized to work in the United States. LCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. Our mission is to advance our understanding of the universe through science and education with our unique global telescope network. Our culture is global by nature and inclusive by design. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, providing the fuel that powers innovation and the success of our mission. We are actively engaged in building and nurturing a culture that is welcoming and inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds with regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability and veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person